Hybrid Legal Support Specialist (Entry Level)

DLA Piper LLP (US); Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

DLA Piper is seeking a Legal Support Assistant in Washington, DC, joining the Legal Support Services team within the LegalSupportSuite. This entry-level position provides effective administrative support to lawyers and business professionals, handling document production and various support-related projects.

Responsibilities include collaborating with team members, preparing and proofreading documents, managing schedules and travel, and maintaining confidential information with professional

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of basic office/clerical experience in a law firm or professional services.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Receives assignments and works with team to ensure timely, accurate completion.
• Collaborates with peers to provide team support and coverage.
• Prepares, edits and proofs a variety of documents (correspondence, agreements, pleadings, spreadsheets, presentations).
• Monitors and completes work via firm software delegation tool.
• Handles expense reports, check requests, time entry, prebilling tasks, conflicts checks and opens new clients/matters, calendars, travel and document organization.
• Files documents using electronic systems and conducts document searches.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

DLA Piper is seeking a Legal Support Assistant in Washington, DC, joining the Legal Support Services team within the LegalSupportSuite. This entry-level position provides effective administrative support to lawyers and business professionals, handling document production and various support-related projects.

Responsibilities include collaborating with team members, preparing and proofreading documents, managing schedules and travel, and maintaining confidential information with professional